The Sunday herald., 1887-01-09
The NATIONAL RIFLES,
The First Reception or the Red Goa

The First Reception OF the Red Coats.
A very large and brilliant assemblage greeted the
this season, Thursday evening last. The beautiful
and tastefuly decorated music hall was comforta-
gathering of friends of this favorite command THE
entertaining and hospitabe red coats were In Jolly
and happy frame of mind, as well as assduous in
their attentions to their invited guests and dispensed
their hospitality and good cheer with spirit OF cordi-
ality aud friendly greeting that charmed every guest
This being the nrst formal reception OF lhe season,
Afforded the fair rosebuds an Opportunity to make
their debut into the whirl OF social re The brides
OF the past autumn and early winter also made their
appearance In large numbers, no less than being
seen gathered together at time during the even
ing, arrayed Ia their bridal costumes. The recep-
ton lasted from until 10 O'Clock, during which
time the Rnes' band. under the leadership of Pro-
fessor krause, discoursed excellent overtures and
marches.
Oyster and Mrs. Lieut.. George W. Evans. Mrs
Oyster, typical blonde, looked charming In an ex-
and skirt of which were tastefully trimmed with deep
heavy lace. Mrs. Evans. pure brunette, was very
becomlngy aitred In lovely costume of white SILK,
prettiy and gracefully trimmed with choice lace,
with pearls. She carried bunch Of loose Gloria de
Paris roses. They received and welcomed the
guests of the Rines with the grace of accomplished
leaders of fashion. Lieut. and Quartermaster E. b.
TSs snayy Of the Rs.nt eptenae naesdp psay
new arrival in the most perfect good humor, which
made the whole affair seem more like an evening at
private dwelling than an entertainment Ia public
hall The costumes OF many OF the ladies' were
highly elaborate, silk, both pink and white, prevail.
ing to very large degree. The invitations were
limited to 6OO TO which 800 responded In person. BY
this means crush was avoided. 1t seemed as IT, the
gentlemen present were determined to select for at
tendance the pretttest girls In the city, for at
| teriainment given thus far this season has there
| SO much real beauty and grace assembled.
Inthe large gathering were Major and Mrs. George
a. Bartlett. Colonel, Mrs and c. +. Lincoln and
Miss Lincoln, Major and Mrs. Fred. BTacHett and
Miss BracSett, Col William II. Boyd and the Misses
Boyd, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles j. Kntner, DR.. Robert
Rey6nrn, Mr.. Manton Maverick. DIR. William Mer-
rll, Professor J. Emory shaw. Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Hungerford, Dr. George b. Welch, Lieut.. Block
linger, of the Navy, Mrs. A. N. Wyman, Mrs. j. W.
SandersOn. Col. ii. A. Pierce, Mr.. Frank NJ. Evans
Professor E. T. Bushnell, Miss Noble, Miss Helen
Barry, Mr.. Clarence Dresser and Miss Dresser of
Chicago: Miss A. W. Lockhart, Mr.. j. McRoberts
MIR: 7. II. Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Wade, Mr.
and Mrs. Gus. Simpson, (nee Sailer,l Mr.. W. W.
Canneld. Doctor J. X. Rogers. Miss Blanche Mat
Miss Katie Smith, Mr. Alex. Abraham, Howard
Boteler, Mr.. and Mrs. j. Fendall Cain, Jr., Miss
Laura Detweier, Miss EuIalie Domer Mr.. Frank j.
| Iianvey, Mr.. George f. Hinton, Miss Jirdnston,
Miss Lusk, Miss Mcmillan, Miss Rasner, Miss Edith
Mullen Mr.. l.. s. sprague Dr. N. +. Graham, Miss
| Cora spangler, Thomas j. Clark, Colonel. Mrs.,
| and Miss Johnson, Mrs. W. b. Magruder, Mr.
Mr. Sparklin, Mr.; Eugene Fowler, Miss McGllI Mr.
J. Wilson Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Prescott,
Mt 7. j. Lavender, Mr.. W. +. Warner, Mrs. John
F. Ellis and daughter, The Misses Oyster, the Misses
| Ellis, Mr. G. +. Bracket, the Misses Karr. Miss
Lizzie Basland the Misses Saul, Miss, Susie Ennis,
Miss Katie Lambie, Mr.. and Mrs A. F. Springsteen,
Mr. and Mrs. Francis IIufty, Mr.. w. l.. Holmes, Mr..
s. Elliott, Mr. Claude Isppone, Mr.. s. A. Foote, MIR.
J.: W. Townsend, Mr.. Z. q. Temple, and Mr.. ].